Hyderabad, the city of Nizams has traditionally been home to a large number of food lovers. From the famed Nizami cuisine to the hot and spicy Andhra fare, the Hyderabadis love their food and discussions related to it.

Dussehra is a special occasion in major parts of India, it celebrates the victory of good over evil through the many faces of the Indian Mythology, be it Lord Rama's victory over Ravana or Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura.

At the time of Ramadan, there is only one dish which is at the tip of every Hyderbadi’s tongue; Hindu, Muslims and Christians alike – Haleem. Haleem is greatly popular among the folks and sold in every nook and corner during the time of Ramzan. At this time one can see a line of Haleem bhattis all over the city's streets with hundreds of customers daily lining up to taste the dish. A dig into the dish will cause a riot of flavors in your mouth as you play a hide and seek game with the chicken or mutton pieces.